National Vice Commander Randy Edwards visits “Land of No Slack” and spurs key Oregon engagements
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National Vice Commander Randy Edwards visits “Land of No Slack” and spurs key Oregon..

Klamath Falls, OR
American Legion National Vice Commander Randy D. Edwards visited the Department of Oregon on October 25-29 to lend leadership and..
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A Blue Star Field for Veterans
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A Blue Star Field for Veterans

Come evening, when stars fall and rise, a soldier lives, a soldier dies. A blue star field lives but a day to grow,..
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Legionnaires participate at Camp Humphreys on Retiree Appreciation Day
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Legionnaires participate at Camp Humphreys on Retiree Appreciation Day

Camp Humphreys, South Korea
Legionnaires of the American Legion Paul E. Finn Memorial Post 37, Pyeongtaek, South Korea set up an American Legion table..
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John J. Morris Post 62 Veterans Event
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John J. Morris Post 62 Veterans Event

Peoria, AZ
On November 11, like other posts across the nation, John J. Morris Post 62 in Peoria, AZ held Veterans Day..
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Brocton Honor Society Honors Veterans
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Brocton Honor Society Honors Veterans

Brocton, NY
Brocton Honor Society Students Honor Veterans On November 7, 2023, the Brocton Central School Honor Society provided a free breakfast for..
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Fred Brock Post 828 hosts Veterans Day Ceremony, honors Constable Kat Brown
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Fred Brock Post 828 hosts Veterans Day Ceremony, honors Constable Kat Brown

San Antonio, TX
On November 10, 2023, Legionnaires, veterans, family members and elected officials gathered at Fred Brock American Legion Post 828 in..
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Veterans Day at the Gold Star Families Memorial
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Veterans Day at the Gold Star Families Memorial

Forks, WA
About 60 people braved the weather today to attend the annual Veterans Day Ceremony at the Gold Star Families Memorial..
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Post 21 Commander Receives 26th District Congressional Veteran Commendation
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Post 21 Commander Receives 26th District Congressional Veteran Commendation

The Colony, TX
Mary Garcia, commander of Holley-Riddle Post 21, is the recipient of the 26th District of Texas Congressional Veteran Commendation for..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM

CMATT 2004 letter home, part A

Leominster, MA
It is tough to describe a country that has been through three wars since 1981. The non-city portions of the..
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American Legion Post 303 Law and Order Night
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American Legion Post 303 Law and Order Night

Rockville Centre , NY
American Legion Post 303 in Rockville Centre, New York, honored local law enforcement, firefighters, and emergency medical professionals at their..
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Congressional Recognition for Sam Houston Post 95 Honor Guard!
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Congressional Recognition for Sam Houston Post 95 Honor Guard!

Huntsville, TX
On November 10, 2023, our Sam Houston Post 95 Honor Guard (District 7, Department of Texas) posted colors to open..
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Huge support goes to Fort Cavazos (Hood) for Santa's Workshop
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Huge support goes to Fort Cavazos (Hood) for Santa's Workshop

Harker Heights, TX
Tech. Sgt. Jack D. Levy Legion Post 573 had such an amazing year this year for Santa’s Workshop at the..
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Three Generations of Service Quilt
FAMILY LEGACY

Three Generations of Service Quilt

Bolivia, NC
I wanted to do something special for my husband, Staff Sgt. Dennis Krueger's 75th birthday and our 50th wedding anniversary,..
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Georgia American Legion First District Celebrates Best in the Nation Award
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Georgia American Legion First District Celebrates Best in the Nation Award

Richmond Hill, GA
On Saturday, November 4, at J.F. Gregory Park, Richmond Hill, Georgia, the American Legion First District Department of Georgia had..
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Colorado Springs Post 209 Honors New Citizens with First U.S. Flags
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Colorado Springs Post 209 Honors New Citizens with First U.S. Flags

Colorado Springs, CO
“Helping legal immigrants prepare for citizenship and assimilation into American society is in the best interest of our nation and..
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Department of Texas's Fifth District Hosts Legion College in Dallas
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Department of Texas's Fifth District Hosts Legion College in Dallas

Dallas, TX
On November 4-5, 2023, The American Legion Department of Texas's Fifth District hosted Legion College Phases 1-3, held at Jack..
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Old Dominion Honor Flight (ODHF)
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Old Dominion Honor Flight (ODHF)

Mechanicsville, VA
On Saturday, November 4, 2023, Post 175 in Mechanicsville, Virginia hosted an "Honor Flight" for veterans in the central Virginia..
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Representing more than me
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Representing more than me

Gering , NE
Representing more than me: my father, Army veteran Raymond D. Kramer, E7. He transferred to Post Everlasting on July 23...
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We Who've Served
MEMORIAL DAY

We Who've Served

Evanston , IL
WE WHO’VE SERVED By Michael L. Wojciechowski Veterans Day means different things to different people. Its legacy is long and distinguished. President Woodrow..
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Dying Breed
VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA

Dying Breed

Elmwood Park, IL
DYING BREED By Michael L. Wojciechowski We are what’s been categorized as “Baby Boomers." Babies born after World War II,..
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U.S. Military Working Dog Teams National Monument
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS

U.S. Military Working Dog Teams National Monument

San Antonio, TX
On Friday, Oct. 27, 2023, a committee led by the Airman Heritage Foundation and its Military Working Dog (MWD) Advisor..
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Remembering Veterans on Veterans' Day

Bellerose, NY
Please remember that Nov. 11 is Veterans' Day. A day to honor all who have served our country and sacrificed..
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Community fun! North Carolina Post 68 participates in Leland Trunk or Treat 2023
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Community fun! North Carolina Post 68 participates in Leland Trunk or Treat 2023

Leland, NC
Community fun! North Carolina Post 68 participates in Leland Trunk or Treat 2023 Dispatch from RICK RODGERS The John E. Jacobs American..
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Honoring another veteran on his birthday
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Honoring another veteran on his birthday

Massillon, OH
Members of Post 221 (Massillon, Ohio) visited a veteran to celebrate his 95th birthday.
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American Legion Post 4, Olongapo, Philippines was a proud participant of the Olongapo City Mardi Gras during October 25-27, 2023.
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American Legion Post 4, Olongapo, Philippines was a proud participant of the Olongapo City..

Olongapo, Philippines
Admiral Arthur F. Spring American Legion Post 4, Olongapo, Philippines was a proud participant of the Olongapo City Mardi Gras..
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Allen “Pop” Reeves American Legion Post 123, Angeles City, Philippines Celebrated its 46th Birthday
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Allen “Pop” Reeves American Legion Post 123, Angeles City, Philippines Celebrated its 46th Birthday

Angeles City, Philippines
Allen “Pop” Reeves American Legion Post 123, Angeles City, Philippines celebrated its 46th birthday on October 31, 2023. Commander Ray..
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Allen “Pop” Reeves American Legion Post 123 holds 2nd annual Halloween party
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Allen “Pop” Reeves American Legion Post 123 holds 2nd annual Halloween party

Angeles City, Philippines
Allen “Pop” Reeves American Legion Post 123 held their 2nd annual Halloween party on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. It was..
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Post 26 (Aiken, S.C.) Veterans Day Special Event Station
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Post 26 (Aiken, S.C.) Veterans Day Special Event Station

Aiken, SC
PFC William Hunter Kilburn American Legion Post 26 Radio Club, Aiken, S.C. - W4RTO https://www.qrz.com/db/W4RTO We are holding our "Second Annual Veterans'..
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John J. Morris Post 62 Honor Guard honors Unknown Soldier
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John J. Morris Post 62 Honor Guard honors Unknown Soldier

Peoria, AZ
Every month on the first, the John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) honor guard has a Veteran of the..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS

U.S. Military Working Dog Teams National Monument 10-year anniversary commemoration

JBSA-Lackland, TX
On Friday, Oct. 27, the K9 community came together for the first time in 10 years to celebrate and rededicate..
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